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Using Fuels
 Keywords
Learning Objectives
Oil
Co re : D e s c rib e re n e w a b le a n d n o n -
re n e w a b le e n e rg y s o u rc e s Coal
Natural Gas
Ext e n d e d : Exp la in t h e a d v a n t a g e s a n d
Wave
d is ad va n t a g e s f o r e a c h t yp e o f e n e rg y
s o u rc e Tidal
geothermal
Ch a lle n g e : Re s e a rc h w h y Q a t a r re lie s
Nuclear
o n n o n -re n e w a b le e n e rg y s o u rc e s s u c h
as g as a n d c o a l. Renewable
Non-renewable
Eat and drink: But waste
not by excess, for Allah
loveth not the wasters
(Surat Al-A’raf 7: 31).
 Starter: Think, Pair and Share

What is a renewable
energy resource?

What is a non-
renewable energy
resource?
Energy resources can be divided into two categories:

Non-renewable resources – can only be used Coal, oil and

once, cannot be quickly replaced and will gas
eventually run out.

Renewable resources – can be used over and

over and some sources will never run out.
Others will not run out as long as they are not
misused by people.
Task 1: Draw the Energy Resources in the correct circle using the Venn diagram:
Depends

Renewable Non-renewable
 Review

Depends Non-renewable
Renewable
Fossil Fuels Are Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Crude oil, coal and gas are fossil fuels. They were formed over millions of
years, from the remains of dead organisms. Fossil fuels are non-renewable.
They took a very long time to form, and we are using them up faster than they
can be replaced. Fossil fuels are also finite resources. They are no longer being
made or are being made extremely slowly.

Define the key words in red.

EXT: What is the word for something that will last for a very long time

Infinite
Non-Renewable Resources: can only be used once, cannot be
quickly replaced and will eventually run out.

Oil
Natural gas
Coal
Renewable Energy (Wind): How Does Wind Energy Work?
 Review
1. Wind turns the blades (kinetic Energy)
2. This turns the turbine (kinetic Energy)
3. A wire rotates inside a magnet (Kinetic Energy)
4. And produces an electric current (Electrical Energy)

EXT ONLY: Which size of the blade is better from the three shown above and why?
 Task 2: List the advantages and disadvantages of using Wind Energy
ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
1. Wind energy do not produce and 1. Unpredictable
pollution. Electricity can be generated through
wind energy is a green energy and does wind turbines only when there is a lot
not produce any pollution of wind.
2. Tidal waves is a renewable sources 2. The price of wind turbines to be
The resources can be reused and re- install is high
generate. 3. Wildlife-Wind turbines may cause
3. As long as there is wind, power can harm to flying creatures as they may
be generated. accidentally fly into wind turbines.
4. Unappealing and noisy
As well as the look of wind energy
which is not so aesthetics.
 Renewable Energy: Geothermal Power Plant

The generator converts

The turbine the kinetic energy into electrical
This steam is then
turns a potential energy.
used to turn a
generator.
turbine.

The water is then

cooled in a
cooling tower.

Hot water in the form of The cold water is then

steam is taken from hot injected back deep
rocks within the Earth within Earth.
Renewable Energy: Hydroelectric Power
1.Water back up in a river
2.Then falls through tubes in the
dam.
3. to turn the blades of huge
turbines.
4. Which spin generators to create
electricity
5. A transformer increases the
voltage to send the electricity
over
6.To distribution lines and then to
you
 Task 3: Order these images (1-7)
to show how electricity is generated by using water (5 minutes)

1 2
5 7

3
6
4
 Hydroelectric Power Review

7
2 6 5 3 1

4
Checkpoint Exam-Style Practise

Burns the fuel

Heats water to steam
Spins the generator
Generates electricity
 Renewable Energy: Solar Energy

• This is energy harnessed using radiation from the Sun. The Sun’s
energy can used to generate electricity using solar panels or used to
heat water directly using solar heating panels.
Task 4: Work in groups of 3-4 and complete the table using the fact sheets provided [15 minutes]

Type of Fuel How it works Advantages​ Disadvantag

es​
Oil ​
Coal ​ ​ ​
Natural Gas​ ​
Wind turbines ​
Wave Energy ​
Hydro-electricity
Geothermal Energy
Nuclear Energy
Tidal Energy
Biomass Energy
Solar Energy
 Oil
Advantages…
• Cheap, easy and convenient.
• Oil burns well, producing a lot of heat.
• Currently a reliable source of energy, but
will run out

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Oil is a non-renewable fossil fuel, which is • Oil is burnt.

rapidly running out. • The heat produced is used to make

• Burning any sort of fossil fuel produces steam.
harmful carbon dioxide. • The steam turns a turbine to generate
• Oil leakages harm wildlife. electricity.
1.
 Coal
Advantages…
• Cheap, easy and convenient.
• Some countries still have a lot of coal
but not for long

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel, which • Coal is burnt.
will eventually run out. • The heat produced is used
• Burning any sort of fossil fuel produces to make steam.
harmful carbon dioxide. • The steam turns a turbine
• Coal mining is very damaging. to generate electricity.
 Natural Gas
Advantages…
• Cheap, easy and convenient.
• Natural gas burns well, producing a lot of
heat.
• Currently a reliable source of energy, but
will run out

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Natural gas is burnt.
• Natural gas is a non-renewable fossil • The heat produced is used to make
fuel, which is rapidly running out. steam.
• Burning any sort of fossil fuel produces • The steam turns a turbine to generate
harmful carbon dioxide. electricity.
3.
 Wind
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources,
other than those needed for
construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.

Disadvantages…
• Only works when the wind blows. How it works…
• Often located in the countryside, so has a • Wind passing over the blades causes
big visual impact and needs lots of cable. them to turn.
• Produces less electricity than many other • This movement is used to turn a turbine.
methods. • This generates electricity.

4.
 Wave
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources, other than
those needed for construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.
• Located out at sea, so has minimal
impact on its surroundings.

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Only works with waves of the right
height. • The waves cause movement, which is
• Requires a lot of cable to carry the
used to turn a turbine.
electricity back to shore. • This generates electricity.
• Produces less electricity than many
other methods.
5.
 Hydroelectric
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources, other than
those needed for construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.
• Reliable source of energy

Disadvantages…
• Usually requires a lake or reservoir, which How it works…
can damage surrounding land. • Water flows downhill, typically
• Usually in the countryside, so any dam has through a dam.
a big visual impact. • The moving water turns a turbine.
• Creates a barrier to fish and other wildlife. • This generates electricity.
•Needs a power station
6.
 Geothermal
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources, other than those
needed for construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.

How it works…
Disadvantages…
• Not many places where geothermal • The Earth’s own heat creates steam.
energy can be harnessed. • This steam is used to turn a turbine.
• Technology is new and expensive. • This generates electricity.
 Nuclear
Advantages…
• Clean and efficient.
• Generates a lot of electricity from
nuclear fuel.
• Very reliable source of energy, available
nearly all of the time.

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Public concern about the safety of nuclear • Nuclear reactions create heat.
• The heat produced is used to make
power plants.
• Very expensive construction costs. steam.
• Difficult to get rid of nuclear waste. • The steam turns a turbine to generate
electricity.
 Tidal
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources, other than
those needed for construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.
• Located out at sea, so has minimal
impact on its surroundings.

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Has to be somewhere where the • The movement of the tide is used to
height of the tide changes a lot. turn a turbine.
• Requires a lot of cable to carry the • This generates electricity.
electricity back to shore.
• Produces less electricity than many
other methods.
 Biomass
Advantages…
• Cheap, easy and convenient.
• Biomass burns well, producing a lot of
heat.
•Renewable energy from plants and
animals.

Disadvantages… How it works…

• Biomass is burnt.
• Biomass power stations can have a big • The heat produced is used to make
visual impact, particularly if located in steam.
• The steam turns a turbine to generate
the countryside.
electricity.
 Solar
Advantages…
• Uses no natural resources, other than
those needed for construction.
• Produces no harmful gases.
• Fairly reliable, working well even on a
dull day.

How it works…
Disadvantages…
• Sunlight causes chemical reactions to
• It is expensive to install solar cells at
happen in the solar cells.
home. • This generates electricity.
• Produces less electricity than many
• Note: Solar panels are different.
other methods (only 10%).
•Needs plenty of sunshine
Challenge:
Research: Create an
information sheet on why Qatar
relies on non-renewable energy
sources such as gas and coal.
Extra learning

Wind Turbine Hydroelectric Power

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 Keywords
Learning Objectives
Oil
Co re : D e s c rib e re n e w a b le a n d n o n -
re n e w a b le e n e rg y s o u rc e s Coal
Natural Gas
Ext e n d e d : Exp la in t h e a d v a n t a g e s a n d
Wave
d is ad va n t a g e s f o r e a c h t yp e o f e n e rg y
s o u rc e Tidal
geothermal
Ch a lle n g e : Re s e a rc h w h y Q a t a r re lie s
Nuclear
o n n o n -re n e w a b le e n e rg y s o u rc e s s u c h
as g as a n d c o a l. Renewable
Non-renewable